https://full-moon.info/ 2026-05-27T02:15:20+00:00 https://full-moon.info/ https://full-moon.info/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png text/html 2024-03-31T21:06:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/characters Characters This is a list of some of the characters that I have created to include in Yngvild & Noren. Primary Characters * Yngvild Helgasdotir - the (unreliable) narrator of the story * Noren - the title character * Old Bjorn - the mentor & leader of the fishing village of text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/daelriata Grand Duchy of Dael Riata Dael Riata is a poor land sandwiched between mountains to its North and East, and the Sea on the West. To the south sits the related but way more prosperous Kingdom of Bernicia. Riven by centuries of internecine warfare between tribes with a culture of raiding and blood feuds the Daels are impoverished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortlets and castles abound between the hills and lakes. The capital is text/html 2026-04-03T13:20:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/straven Straven Straven is a tiny settlement on an island about three or four square miles located off the west coast of Heimdal (Skyss). Only a little of the island is cultivated, most of it is woodland or rough grazing for the sheep that the community keeps for their wool and milk. Characterised by its extreme northern latitude of 63.5 N, the community is defined by its isolation, self-sufficiency, and adherence to the traditional ways of the North. It serves as the childhood home of text/html 2024-04-01T09:08:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/other/calendar Calendar The calendar is based on a 28-29 day moon cycle numbered by observation, and also using clues like the solstices and the equinoxes to divide the years into three types, Long Winters, Long Summers, and Short Years. In a 38 year cycle there are 21 Long Summers, 10 Long Winters, and 7 Short Years. text/html 2024-04-28T17:52:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/world Skyss's World I've not drawn the whole world or put lots of detail in, I think it's best to leave some room for what I might need in future stories. That said, there are a couple of maps [the original hand-drawn map of the world in which Skyss exists] [A map of the northern hemisphere, click for the detail (this is a huge map)] Description World is a large place, I sketched out a broad shape and then went to work on where the tectonic plates were, so that I knew where the mountains and volc… text/html 2026-03-17T20:24:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alpin The Alpins The Alpins are Earls of Ardmor The ancestral home is Caer Alpin which is in the north of the mainland of Dael Riata. It lies on a rocky outcrop on the coast where the river Ard meets the inner sea. Titles The current (7th) Earl is Sean Alpin. text/html 2023-11-19T12:43:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald is the Earl of Norpen, and for some time regent of Dael Riata during the minority of his cousin Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata. He is also the Marquess of Righ, and swears fealty twice to the King. Bhaltair is the second cousin of Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata, descended from the second son of King Alasdair III. text/html 2026-04-02T12:29:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/welcome Skyss - Story Background This started a web version of the notebook with the background to my fantasy novel Fierce (released 1 May 2024). You can read the first chapter on my blog 'Fierce Ch.1 - Straven', which is a medium-level fantasy story with relatable female lead and a dash of romance set in a world of my own creation. It's influenced by everything I've ever read, and loosely based on a Norse 10th/11th century blending with some ancient Roman, although the ships are more like 15th/16th ce… text/html 2024-04-07T17:14:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/bot Board of Trade The Board of Trade is a part government and part commercial organisation that exists to help enable Skyssians to trade successfully and profitably across the world. The President of the Board of Trade is one of the Electors of the King of Skyss. Stories They are in the story * First appears - we first seen the Board of Trade's distinctive blue port building in Kronstadt, and again in Knarvik, Beretha and at The Wheel. text/html 2026-03-18T18:04:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch Dalreoch Dalreoch is the capital city of Dael Riata and serves as the seat of the Ranald dynasty. It is the largest city in the realm, with a population estimated at over 25,000 residents. Situated on the River Reoch, the city is a vital hub for a flourishing trade network that connects the Kingdom with text/html 2026-03-16T06:41:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caer_suibhne Caer Suibhne Caer Suibhne is the ancestral seat of the Suibhne family, the Earls of Douglas. Situated within the mainland of Dael Riata, it is historically regarded as neutral ground suitable for high-level noble negotiations. Stories Caer Suibhne is in the story “The King's Peace” text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/university University of Dalreoch Summary The University of Dalreoch is the oldest educational establishment in Dael Riata, possessing a history that pre-dates the formation of the Kingdom itself. While it is now a sprawling centre for advanced research, it began as a modest institution teaching divinity, text/html 2026-04-15T16:30:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/fierce Fierce Fierce is a Fantasy novel released on 1 May 2024. You can read the first chapter on my blog 'Fierce Ch.1 - Straven', which is a medium-level fantasy story with relatable female lead and a dash of romance set in a world of my own creation. It's influenced by everything I've ever read, and loosely based on a Norse 10th/11th century blending with some ancient Roman, although the ships are more like 15th/16th century. Skyss is the northern state the main characters come from, but there is a … text/html 2026-04-14T16:37:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon Pantheons of the World The people of Skyss worship a pantheon of gods that they know exist. Those gods at times manifest themselves and have been known to inter-breed with mortals. Mostly those are in the ancient sagas, but demi-gods and heroes with lineage from the main pantheon demonstrably exist. The Skyssian Creation Story is called text/html 2026-04-11T13:01:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daelian_raider Daelian Raiders Summary Daelian Raiders are the primary maritime threat to the isolated coastal communities of the Western Isles, such as Straven. To the inhabitants of these islands, raiders represent a recurring cycle of violence and plunder, requiring constant vigilance and the maintenance of armed readiness by the population. This experience is defined not by international politics, but by the sight of strange sails on the horizon and the sounding of the alarm horn to initiate community-wi… text/html 2024-04-01T10:27:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/malfin Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness [Malfin's rune symbol]Malfin is known as the Goddess of the Darkness, which to the Skyssians isn't a bad thing. They live in an arctic environment, half their year is spent in the darkness. So they've come to embrace it. She is the twin sister of text/html 2026-04-15T17:51:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dry_hook Dry Hook Summary Dry Hook is a major port city and commercial terminal located in Zushonia, on the northern coast of The Continent of Osnines. It functions as a specialized relay point where Zushonian canal and river barges exchange goods with ocean-going ships. The city is defined by its extensive water-management infrastructure, including historical reclamation projects that have allowed a dense urban population to occupy a once-volatile river delta. It is a primary exporter of grain, cured … text/html 2026-04-12T16:27:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/trollheim Trollheim Summary Trollheim is a vast and frigid wilderness occupying the northernmost reaches of the Continent of Osnines. Situated beyond the Aeolfberg volcanic range, it is a territory defined by its extreme climate, subterranean geology, and as the ancestral home of the Skyssian trolls. While it remains largely outside the formal administrative sphere of the text/html 2026-03-15T17:03:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/hospitality Rules of Hospitality The rules of hospitality are a foundational pillar of civilised behaviour within the Grand Duchy of Dael Riata. These customary laws apply across all social strata, though the burden of generosity increases significantly for the nobility and those higher in the social hierarchy. text/html 2026-03-17T20:25:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/suibhne The Suibhnes The Suibhne (pronounced Sweeney, meaning “well-going”) are the Earls of Douglas. They are one of the 14 great noble houses of Dael Riata, renowned throughout the kingdom for their hospitality and generosity. Though they are considered one of the least powerful of the great houses, they hold a strategic position along the River Douglas. text/html 2026-03-18T18:07:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/gallows_market Gallows Market Summary The Gallows Market is a large public square located at the eastern end of Gallows Street, just outside the inner bailey of Dalreoch. It serves as a dual-purpose space for both the city's commercial trade and the administration of royal justice through public executions and proclamations. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/kings_keep King's Keep Summary The King's Keep is the royal palace and primary seat of power for the Ranald Dynasty in the capital city of Dalreoch. Located upon a prominent hill surrounded by the capital city of Dalreoch, the keep serves as the administrative, ceremonial, and residential heart of the Kingdom of text/html 2026-04-15T17:15:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dry_hook/merchants_row Merchants Row Summary Merchants Row is the exclusive residential and commercial district for the wealthy elite within the port city of Dry Hook, Zushonia. Characterised by high-status, narrow terraced housing, it represents the most valuable real estate on the densely packed delta islands. It serves as the primary residence for successful text/html 2026-04-12T16:27:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/kronstadt/kings_palace King's Palace Summary The King's Palace is the main administrative and ceremonial centre of the Kingdom of Skyss, situated on the eastern bank of the Northern Fjord within the capital city of Kronstadt. It serves as the official residence of King Thirfinn and houses the executive organs of the state, including the text/html 2026-04-10T16:27:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/alfarinn Alfarinn Gender Hero Status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth (Age) Female Hero (Demi-god) Independent / Skyss Nomadic Matriarch Mid-thirties 231 (543) Alfarinn is one of the most ancient and powerful Heroes documented in the Book of Heroes. Possessing a 58% divinity rating, she is reckoned practically a demi-god, descended from children of both text/html 2019-02-27T12:24:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/arne Arne the Slow The steersman for the first boat on the island of Straven. Arne is the de facto second in command to Old Bjorn, and was the boat captain before Old Bjorn came to Straven. He's one of the oldest people on the island, and hugely experienced. There's little new to him, and he's very laconic. Speaks with a distinct island drawl. text/html 2026-03-20T19:33:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/college_of_heroes College of Heroes Summary The College of Heroes is a specialised institutional body within the Kingdom of Skyss comprised of individuals possessing a significant degree of divine lineage, known as Heroes. Founded approximately 800 years ago, the College was established to stabilize the region following an era of pervasive internecine warfare. It serves as the primary repository for heroic history and lineage, while simultaneously providing a critical constitutional function as one of the nine text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/heroes Heroes Summary In the world of Skyss and the wider continent of Osnines, Heroes, also known by the more traditionalist term Godbloods, are individuals who possess a measurable degree of divine lineage. They are the descendants of the Nine Gods and Goddesses of the Skyssian text/html 2026-04-12T16:17:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/hilda_helgasdottir Hilda Helgasdottir Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Female No Kingdom of Skyss Keeper of the Rolls Middle-aged [TBD] Stories/Function Hilda Helgasdottir serves as the top judicial administrator and a senior member of the King's Small Council in text/html 2026-04-02T13:00:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/jafnadr Jafnadr the Sword Jafnadr is a famous sword, blessed by the Goddess Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness. The name, in translation, means both equality and justice. It was made for Jafnadr, the daughter of Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness and Fafnir by Frijdodr. Appearance Like a slice of darkness. It is completely black, and the blade absorbs light, apart from a round matt white stone on the pommel. It can also disguise itself when asked to so that people don’t notice it (it still looks like a s… text/html 2026-04-15T10:28:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/old_bjorn Old Bjorn Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Male Yes Kingdom of Skyss Leader of Straven 56 no-one knows Stories/Function Bjorn Johansson, universally known as Old Bjorn, serves as the senior mentor within the narrative of Fierce. His function involves the long-term protection and clandestine education of the young text/html 2026-03-20T19:48:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/silent_service Silent Service Summary The Silent Service is a historical and contemporary faction of Heroes within the Kingdom of Skyss that advocates for divine-blooded individuals to remain entirely separate from mortal governance. Emerging as a primary combatant during The Great Schism (c. 690–695 AM), the faction prioritises mortal autonomy, believing that Godbloods should act only as reclusive mentors or guardians from the shadows rather than active political leaders. text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/other/amulets Amulets Summary Amulets are essential objects of ritual protection within the Kingdom of Skyss and across the Continent of Osnines. Most adults possess at least one, as they are imbued with ritual magic designed to protect the bearer from external metaphysical threats such as curses, scrying, and involuntary text/html 2026-04-15T16:30:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/fafnir Fafnir Metadata Details Gender Male Pantheon Nine Gods of Skyss Affinity Justice and Equality Rune/Word P Colour Purple Domain Fafnir is the god of justice and equality. Born fair and happy, he took after the The Father and was the first of the gods to explore the world to ensure its creatures could live in harmony. He serves as the main arbiter of the text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/kari Kari Gender Female Hero Status Goddess (100% Divinity) Allegiance The Nine Gods Role Goddess of the Sea and Wind Apparent Age Variable / Ageless Year of Birth Pre-history Stories/Function Kari serves as the primary metaphysical anchor for the maritime identity and economic hegemony of the text/html 2026-04-02T12:58:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/nine_gods Pantheon of Skyss The people of Skyss worship a pantheon of gods that they know exist. Those gods at times manifest themselves and have been known to inter-breed with mortals. Mostly those are in the ancient sagas, but demi-gods and heroes with lineage from the main pantheon demonstrably exist. The Skyssian Creation Story is called text/html 2026-04-10T17:54:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caratis Caratis Summary Caratis is a port city located on the northern coast of the Kingdom of Cottalem. Strategically positioned east of Beretha, it serves as a critical maritime gateway for trade flowing between the southern reaches and the northern kingdoms of Skyss and Dael Riata. In 774 AM, the city became a central theatre of the Cottalemnese expansionist conflict, subjected to a naval blockade that severed its commercial links with the text/html 2026-04-14T16:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/heimdal_city Heimdal City Summary Heimdal City is the original city-state and ancestral heart of the Kingdom of Skyss. Situated within the main northern region of Heimdal, it served as the seat of power long before the maritime expansion necessitated a shift to the coast. While it was once the absolute centre of northern authority, it has since been eclipsed by its nearby port, text/html 2026-03-20T21:06:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/kronstadt Kronstadt Summary Kronstadt is the primate city of the Kingdom of Skyss and the undisputed nerve centre of global maritime commerce on the continent of Osnines. Situated at the foot of a mountain that grows directly out of the sea, the city is positioned where two major fjords converge, creating a strategic hub for the kingdom's naval and mercantile operations. With an urban population of approximately 250,000, it functions as the world's primary text/html 2026-04-15T09:40:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/longhouse Longhouse Summary The Longhouse is the mythical first residence of the Nine Gods of Skyss, established at the beginning of time. According to the ancient sagas, it was constructed on The Continent of Osnines by the Trolls under the direction of The Mother. It represents the transition of the world from a cold, lifeless rock into a place of fertility and social harmony. It was within this structure that the divine lineage of the Skyssians began, serving as the ancestral seat for the divine hous… text/html 2026-04-10T19:57:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/osnines Osnines Osnines is a vast and topographically diverse continent, serving as the primary geographical setting for the majority of documented Heroic deeds and international commerce monitored by the Board of Trade. Spanning over two thousand miles from the arctic north to the humid equatorial regions, the continent is characterised by a patchwork of sovereign states, republics, and ancient druidic groves. It is the only landmass known to manifest the magical text/html 2026-04-10T20:41:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/trolls_head Troll's Head Inn Summary The Troll's Head Inn is a high-quality hostelry and fortified outpost located on the drover's way between Riggin Dale and the city of Dacidade within the Kingdom of Cottalem. It is owned and operated by Eskil and Arinhildr, two retired Heroes from the Silent Service faction. Beyond its function as a transit hub for discerning travellers, the inn serves as a clandestine operations centre for those opposed to the text/html 2023-11-19T12:46:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2026-03-17T20:11:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald5 Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother Queen Caoimhe was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_suibhne Alasdair Suibhne Alasdair Suibhne (born 740) is the 7th Earl of Douglas and head of House Suibhne. He is a mature lord of 34 years who has governed his lands since the age of 14. Biography Birth: 740 at Caer Suibhne. Accession: Succeeded the 6th Earl in 754 following the 6th Earl's death in the text/html 2026-03-18T18:00:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/aodh_macaodh739 Aodh MacAodh Aodh is the proprietor of the The Water Gate Inn in Dalreoch. As well as purveying fine wines, ales of the best, and delicacies from across the known world, he is also reputed to be a spy, assassin and smuggler. Born in 739 in Dalreoch, the son of Earsaid MacAodh. text/html 2026-03-17T20:23:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/murchadh The Murchadhs The Murchadhs are Earls of Earls of Uisdean. Their ancestral home is Caer Murchadh, located on the island of Uisdean Mor. A seafaring people known colloquially as the “Sea Kings,” they are notorious raiders and fishers who operate in the inshore waters between the text/html 2023-11-21T17:48:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/nobles The Nobles of Dael Riata There are fourteen families that are Dukes or Earls of Dael Riata. Some of these are older than others, and you can usually tell the off-shoot families by their red stripes on the main colour shields from their older lines. text/html 2026-03-15T16:57:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/water_gate The Water Gate Inn The Water Gate is a bustling inn and boarding establishment located in the capital city of Dalreoch. It serves as a vital hub for visitors, traders, and noble entourages, particularly during major events like royal weddings. Stories They are in the story text/html 2026-04-10T16:27:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/estreham/temple_of_clewg Temple of Clewg at Estreham Summary The Temple of Clewg is a white domed sanctuary located in the bowl-shaped valley of Estreham within the southern continent of Cottalem. It serves as the primary spiritual hub for the Clewgists, a religious sect dedicated to spiritual perfection and finding one’s specific place in the universe. The temple is famous for a potent anti-male curse and as the site where Yngvild broke an involuntary text/html 2026-04-12T17:05:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/kronstadt/house_of_justice House of Justice Summary The House of Justice is the central judicial and administrative facility in the capital city of Kronstadt. It serves as the headquarters for the King's Justices and the primary repository for the legal records and archives of the Kingdom of Skyss. Managed by the text/html 2026-04-10T20:33:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/riggin_dale/the_wheel gin The Wheel Inn, Riggin Dale Summary The Wheel Inn is a prominent and heavily frequented hostelry located at a strategic road fork within Riggin Dale on the continent of Osnines. Serving as a vital transit terminal for the cattle and horse trade, the inn is a primary landmark on the